Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Allison, IA: Iowa man charged with first-degree murder in wife's stabbing death

ALLISON, Iowa — An Iowa man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of his wife.

Thirty-six-year-old Judy Petersen of Greene, Iowa was found dead in her home on June 4.

Authorities tracked her husband, Thomas Petersen, to South Dakota the following day. Petersen fled, and police say he rammed two police vehicles before being taken into custody on charges related to the pursuit.

The couple's two-year-old son, who was in the company of Thomas Petersen, was recovered unharmed.

Officers recovered knives consistent with Judy Peterson's wounds and bloody clothing that belonged to Thomas Peterson. Investigators also learned the couple had a history of conflict.

Thomas Petersen's bail is set at $500,000.

It's unclear if Petersen has an attorney.

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